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Y662 SJM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,778 mi
Last recorded119,778 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY662 SJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 119,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2009 104,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 96,929 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 87,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 75,208 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 75,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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Y662 SJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y662 SJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y662 SJM registered?

Y662 SJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y662 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y662 SJM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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